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Bread Making

Sourdough Explained

London

·From £25.00 - £150.00·3h

Sourdough Explained specialises exclusively in the art of sourdough bread making, operating from London with a distinctive focus on demystifying what many find to be baking's most challenging discipline. This dedicated sourdough school cuts through the confusion that often surrounds wild yeast baking, offering both online and in-person instruction designed to build genuine understanding rather than just following recipes.

The school's approach spans complete beginners through to experienced bakers seeking refinement. Online options include personalised one-to-one coaching sessions where students can troubleshoot specific issues or validate their techniques via video call, and structured group classes like the two-hour Beginner Sourdough Bread Class that covers starter care, recipe adaptation, and timing strategies. For those ready to advance their skills, the four-hour Online Sourdough Bread Masterclass limits groups to just ten participants, providing an interactive environment where students learn fermentation science, strategic folding techniques, and scoring optimisation while watching live demonstrations.

In-person workshops take place in the instructor's home kitchen, creating a familiar environment that students can easily replicate at home. The three-hour Sourdough Foundations for Beginners focuses on hands-on experience with dough feel and shaping, while the full-day intensive workshop covers the complete bread-making process in real-time, including lunch featuring fresh bread and focaccia made during class. Students leave with practical equipment including proofing baskets, scrapers, scoring knives, and an active starter ready for home baking.

The school particularly suits home bakers who've struggled with conflicting sourdough advice and want structured, science-based instruction that builds confidence through understanding rather than rote learning.

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6 Haycroft Gardens, London NW10 3BN

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Three of the eight things I use for sourdough in my own kitchen. I own every one of them, and the photos are mine.

The full list covers what to buy first, what can wait, and what you can skip.

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Information last checked: April 2026

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  • Willesden Junction17 min walk
  • Furness Road7 min walk
  • Newman College / Wrottesley Road7 min walk

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